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As we docked the boat and headed back toward the house, Teddy was practically floating. He couldn't stop smiling. I could feel his happiness radiating through our bond. It hit me like a tidal wave. Pure, unfiltered joy. I didn't even have to look at him to know how he was feeling. He was on cloud nine.And me? I felt like I was drowning.The nausea that had started earlier wasn't going away. If anything, it was getting worse. My stomach was doing flips, but the only thing coming through the bond was Teddy's happiness. He was beside himself, and that, in turn, made me feel a little happy, too. But the happiness wasn't mine. It was his. It wasn't real.I tried to keep it together as we walked up the path to the house, but every step felt heavy. I saw Viviana sitting on the porch as we approached the house, watching Marilee play with the other kids. The scene was so peaceful, so... normal. It should have made me feel calm, but all it did was highlight how out of place I felt.Viviana
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CASSYViviana pushed open the door, balancing two mugs of tea as she walked in. I sat curled up on the couch, trying not to think about throwing up. Or how unprepared I really was for this. The thoughts hadn't stopped since the moment I saw the positive result."I thought this might help," she said, setting the cup down in front of me. "Ginger tea. It'll ease the nausea. I heard Lemon would do the same if that doesn't knock it out. I never tried it, though. The tea always helps me."I managed a weak smile, even though I couldn't stomach much right now. "Thanks," I muttered, reaching for the mug more out of politeness than anything else.She sat down beside me. She had a way of knowing when I needed someone to talk or when I just needed silence. Her being there felt like both a comfort and a reminder of everything I had to face."I thought we could chat," she said quietly. She understood the storm of emotions I couldn't stop from plaguing me.I stared into the tea, watching the steam
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PHIN I stood there, looking at my boat docked right in front of me, feeling like I’d just stepped into a future I’d only dreamed about. The thing was massive. Big enough to run a decent operation and more than enough to support Vi, our daughter, and maybe even the pack down the line. I could already see it. More boats and crew pulling in bigger hauls.This was it. The start of something real.I’d been trying to hold things together for so long, scraping by, barely making ends meet. But now, standing in front of this boat, I didn’t have to imagine anymore. I could see our future. I could finally take care of my family and be the kind of father I wanted to be, the kind of Alpha my pack deserved.Everything was falling into place.I walked into the house, still buzzing with excitement. Vi was sitting on the couch, looking calm and collected as usual. I couldn’t stop myself from grinning and practically bouncing over to her.“You should’ve seen it,” I started, not even giving her a cha
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TEDDYPhin burst through the door, Cassy following closely behind, looking like she was trying to keep up with the madness. I knew something huge was happening when he looked at me. Before I could say a word, he had me by the shoulders, lifting me off the ground like I weighed nothing.“Nous allons être pères ensemble!” he shouted. (We're going to be fathers together!)It took my brain a second to catch up, but when it did, the realization hit me hard.Fathers. Together. "You're serious?! No way! Certainement pas!"Phin grinned. "We're both going to be dads, man! Fathers! Together!"It was like the news had set off a bomb between us. He finally set me down, but neither of us could stop the manic energy from pouring out. We started pacing the room, yelling, laughing, feeding off each other's excitement.It was madness. Pure, overwhelming joy that had us bouncing off the walls. "This is insane! We're going to be dads!"Phin was just as loud, maybe louder. "We did it, man! Can you belie
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TEDDY The car slowed as we approached the Monroe estate, my pulse hammering in my ears. Phin parked, and the realization hit hard. We were about to see our baby for the first time. The sonography machine, the one Kael insisted on getting, was waiting inside. I clenched my fists, trying to contain the rush of excitement clawing its way through me. This was it.Beside me, Cassy stared out the window, her hand resting absently on her stomach. She'd been quieter than usual lately, her thoughts drifting somewhere I couldn't follow. As much as I wanted her to share my enthusiasm, I understood why she didn't. Being the Moon Goddess, an Alpha, and now a mother. Her world was heavier than mine. So I bit down my joy, keeping it tempered. But it wasn't easy.The moment we stepped out of the car, Cassy's mother wasted no time. She swooped in, collecting Cassy and Vivi along with the other women. "Come on, girls," she said, ushering them toward the healers.I glanced over at Phin, who stood besi
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CASSY Twins. Sharing an amniotic sac. My mind pretty much stopped working the second the healer said it. The second I noticed the similarities to images I'd seen before.I had heard those words before, growing up. Mom's stories about how the triplets had shared a sac. How complicated the pregnancy had been. How she had been put on bed rest for what felt like forever.I wasn't just pregnant with twins. These weren't just babies. These were twin Alphas.How the hell was I supposed to lead a pack from bedrest? How was I supposed to be an Alpha and handle everything when I could barely wrap my head around the fact that my body was about to go through something as intense as carrying not just one Alpha but two?I stared at the screen, at the blurry image of the two lives inside me. I knew I should've felt something. Excitement, fear, joy, anything... but all I felt was a tidal wave of panic threatening to drown me.Mom had spent months confined to bed, unable to do anything but grow th
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SKY Walking in the door, I felt a wave of exhaustion hit me. The day at the zoo with Nola, Huckley, Oxxy, and the older twins, Koda and Kage, had been nothing short of chaos. Thankfully, Ezra had been there to help corral the kids. Otherwise, I might've lost my mind. I had to get them all out of the house so Cassy and Viviana could have a good sonogram. I tried to get Kael to come with me, but he refused. Thankfully, Ezra stepped up, and Ky and Knox stayed back to control Kael if needed. None of us trusted him alone with Phin yet.The house was quiet as I slipped off my shoes and headed toward the bedroom. Kael was lying on his back on the bed, shirtless, his chest slick and sweaty. His skin glistened in the dim light, and I could tell from how his muscles tensed and relaxed that he had just come from the gym. Whenever he hit the gym like this, it usually meant he was battling something. I didn't need to ask. I already knew what was bothering him.Burk.It had been two months si
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PHINAs we drove back home, the blur of the landscape passing by did little to distract me. My thoughts were on fire, burning through every anxiety and doubt I had about returning to the Bayou. Becoming Alpha again wasn't just a title.I was supposed to lead, guide, and protect these people, but I could barely keep my head above water.Cassy sat in the passenger seat asleep. She was getting more tired by the day, and I'd noticed it even before this. Those babies were already demanding so much from her. She'd still managed with such grace. She always had this way of making everything seem manageable, like no matter how bad things got, she'd find a way to pull us through. I envied that.Vivi nestled against my side, tracing little circles on my arm. Her soft touch was usually a comfort. Today, though, it felt like a drop in the ocean. Teddy's hands were tight on the steering wheel, his eyes locked on the road. He was lost in his own world, just like I was in mine."You good, frère?" h
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KNOX - I pushed open the door to the house. Teddy followed behind, whistling some tune already stuck in my head. We'd left the twins with Phin. Koda and Marilee had been inseparable, and honestly, Phin seemed like he had things under control.I never thought I would say that, but it was true. He was doing pretty damn good handling this one. So far, anyway. Inside, the house was quiet. Too quiet.Teddy glanced around. "Where is everyone?"We stepped into the living room, and Cassy was lounging on the couch. She'd finally woken up, and I'm sure Mom had gotten all the kids out to give her some peace. I could barely register it before Teddy sprinted across the room and scooped her into his arms. He kissed her like the world might end if he didn't."Geez, get a room," I muttered, rolling my eyes as I leaned against the doorframe.Teddy shot me a grin over Cassy's shoulder. "Gladly," he quipped, lifting her effortlessly as she let out a playful laugh. He headed toward the hallway, carryi
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PHIN - I walked along the edge of the bayou at daybreak. Koda and Kage trailed behind me, their steps careful as they took in the surroundings. I had to remember that they were essentially city boys. Cypress trees loomed above us, the Spanish moss draping down like nature's curtains. They were in awe."Today, I will show you boys some ways you can help out around here." I turned to face them. "There's always plenty to do, and it's a good way to get to know the land better."Kage grinned. "I've been waiting for this. What are we doing first?""We'll start by checking the crawfish traps," I replied. "Then maybe give Viv and Morna a hand with the feast."Koda glanced back toward the house. "Is Marilee coming too?""She'll join us later," I said. "Right now, she's helping her Mama in the kitchen."We made our way through the marsh, avoiding the softer mud. The air was thick with the scent of wildflowers and wet earth. As we reached the traps, I saw they were packed full of crawfish, thei
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SKY - I stood in the kitchen, surveying the crazy mess of toys scattered across the floor. The twins, Nola and Huck, had transformed the entire house into their personal playground. They had an uncanny ability to find mischief in every corner at just a year old.I should have expected it just from watching their fathers. "Nola, that's not for chewing," I called out as she attempted to bite down on the remote control. She looked up with a cheeky grin, her tiny teeth flashing. They were teething and trying to chew the entire house up.Kyran chuckled beside me. "She's got your inquisitiveness, you know."I nudged him playfully. "And your knack for getting into trouble."Kael emerged from the hallway, carrying a laundry basket overflowing with tiny clothes. "Has anyone seen the other sock to this pair?" He held up a lone blue sock adorned with little wolves. Huck's favorite."Check under the couch," I suggested. "That's where Huck hides his treasures."As if on cue, Huckley waddled over
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PHINWatching my daughter cling to Koda like her entire world depended on him tore me apart inside. She was too young for such an intense bond, and the worst part? It was my fault. My failures as an Alpha and as her father had pushed her toward this. I couldn't undo it, but the guilt was eating me alive.Knox cleared his throat. "Alright, time for us to head back," he announced as he looked at Viv and me. "The kids need to say their goodbyes."The moment he said it, the air shifted. Koda's grip on Marilee tightened, her tiny arms wrapping around him even more fiercely. Panic flared in their eyes, a sudden realization hitting them hard. It was like a switch had been flipped. It was sad they had not even thought about being seperated. This is why I wished Leila had waited a little longer. How will they handle it? They cannot be glued to one another forever. I wanted to be with my mate and had to wait. Teddy wanted to be with Cassy but had to wait. It was just a part of it. A part they
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Finally, Kage took a few hesitant steps toward us. He crouched down, his face still uncertain, but then, with a quiet smile, he reached out and gave me a gentle shove, trying to pull me into the game. I barked and ran toward him, nipping playfully at his hand. He laughed softly, and for a second, it was like old times. Just the two of us, playing like we always had. But then he hesitated again, glancing over at Marilee, and the awkwardness settled back in. Kage tried to join in, tried to wrestle a little with us, but I could tell his heart wasn’t really in it. After a few more halfhearted attempts, he gave up, standing back up with a sigh. He watched us for a moment longer, then turned and walked back toward the adults, his shoulders slumped. I watched him go, feeling guilty. I should’ve been there for him, should’ve pulled him in, but it was so hard to focus on anything other than Marilee right now. She was everything in that moment—her laughter, her bright eyes, her hands running
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KODA - Everything felt different. The moment I shifted, the world around me grew bigger, louder, more alive. It wasn’t just me anymore. It was my wolf and me, together. My senses sharpened, picking up every sound, every movement, every shift in the air around me. I could hear the soft rustle of leaves, the water flowing in the Bayou, and most of all, I could smell Marilee close by. Her scent was sweet, warm, and safe. She wasn’t scared at all. “Koda! You did it!” Marilee’s voice was full of excitement. When she ran over, her fingers slipped into my fur like it was the most natural thing in the world. I leaned into her touch, letting my wolf take over for a moment. I felt every stroke, every soft scratch along my neck, and it made my tail wag before I could stop it. I’d done it. I’d shifted. For her. For Marilee. Her hand moved gently through my fur, scratching in a way that made me want to lie down at her feet and never move again. I wanted to be her wolf, to protect her, to alwa
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PHIN - Marilee clung to me, her little body still trembling from everything that had happened, but I could feel her relaxing. Finally, she pulled back just enough to look up at me, those big brown eyes wide and curious."Daddy, Koda said he got his wolf. Can I see it? Please?"My stomach dropped. Letting Koda shift in front of her made me nervous as hell. He was too young. Sure, the kid had shifted already, but that didn't mean he could control it. Wolves didn't just pop out on command like some damn party trick. Especially not when they were barely twelve.I opened my mouth to tell her no, that it wasn't safe, but those eyes. Damn it, how could I say no to those eyes? She had me wrapped around her finger, and she knew it."I don't know, sweetheart," I muttered. "Koda and I need to have a few conversations first, okay? It's a big deal, and he's still learning. But maybe."Marilee's face lit up. Koda was right there the second I put her down, taking her hand like it was the most natur
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PHIN - I couldn't get enough of her. After all the shit I'd said, all the ways I'd made her feel small, the only way to make it right was to show her how much I needed her. Not as some quiet background presence but as my equal. My everything. So I worshipped her the way she deserved. Her every curve fit perfectly against my body. This was me making up for every stupid remark I'd ever said. Her chestnut hair spilled over the pillow as I traced her skin with reverence, trailing kisses over her neck and down. I could feel her surrender, but it wasn't submission It was trust. Trust I had to earn back. "Je t'adore," I whispered. "You're everything, mon cœur." (I adore you... my heart) She let out a breath, arching into me. This wasn't just about sex anymore. This was something primal that connected us on a level I couldn't explain. As we moved together, I felt her wolf. It was faint, like an echo, but she was there. Viv hadn't heard her in so long, but now... Now she was stirrin
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TEDDY - We hadn't stood there long when a noise echoed through the trees. Crashing, banging, something big tearing through the brush. I tensed immediately, my instincts kicking in as I exchanged a look with Knox. Then, something streaked past us. A blur, fast and low to the ground. A white blur."What the hell was that?" Knox asked.I didn't wait to answer. My wolf surged, pushing me forward, and I took off after the white blur. Knox was right on my heels. Whatever it was, it was moving fast, darting through the trees like a flash of lightning.The chase lasted for miles. We ran hard, faster than I'd run in weeks, our wolves pushing to keep up. My muscles burned, and every sharp turn through the woods made my mind race. The scent it left behind was faint but undeniable. Wolf, but something else too. Something unfamiliar.It wasn't until we were halfway to the Bayou land that the thing finally slowed. We cornered it near a narrow clearing, and I shifted back to human, my lungs burnin
